Official iPad Thread

[R8DX5]

Printer Apps for iPhone reviewed.

Print From Your iPhone – The Top “Printer” iPhone Apps Reviewed | Peripheral Visions

[R8DX5]

.....and they're off....finding useful, profitable ways for iPads.

Jetstar Airways first to rent out iPads, only $8.40 a flight -- Engadget

[nom3rcy]

Originally Posted by R8DX5

.....and they're off....finding useful, profitable ways for iPads.

Jetstar Airways first to rent out iPads, only $8.40 a flight -- Engadget

The link at the end of that article is hilarious:

United Airlines offers up 'Zune inflight audio,' no actual Zunes

Microsoft's already shown with the Xbox 360 and Kin that it's looking to take its Zune platform beyond Zune-branded hardware, but we can't say we expected it to go quite this far -- Microsoft has now teamed up with United Airlines to offer "Zune inflight audio" to passengers. That apparently won't involve any new hardware in the planes -- Microsoft or otherwise -- but it will give passengers 21 new playlists "programmed by Zune" to choose from, including options like Classic Rock, Contemporary Pop, Opera and Piano Jazz. Not many more details than that, unfortunately, with United only saying that it looks forward to "working with Zune and Microsoft to create new onboard experiences." Sure, it might not sound like much, but it should at least go some ways towards improving the Zune's name recognition. Full press release is after the break.

[Quicksilver]

Apple ponders iPad cannibalization of PCs | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News

I wonder who's buying these things. It sure ain't Mac users that's for sure.

Here's the answer iPad for business: Apple taking over corporate America | 9 to 5 Mac

Two market researchers on Tuesday revised their forecasts upward for tablets, of which the lion's share in 2010 is Apple's iPad. ABI Research said it "has revisited its forecasts, almost tripling the original estimate to reach about 11 million tablets expected to ship by the end of 2010...based both on the broader availability of the iPad."

iSuppli, another market research firm, was even more bullish. "Amid indications that Apple Inc. is ratcheting up its iPad production targets to meet booming demand, iSuppli Corp. is ratcheting up its shipment forecast as well. iSuppli now predicts Apple will ship 12.9 million iPads in 2010, an increase from the previous forecast issued April 2nd of 7.1 million units."

The only thing crimping iPad shipments is limited production capacity, iSuppli said. "iSuppli believes that the only limitation on iPad sales now is production--and not demand," said Rhoda Alexander, director of monitor research for iSuppli.

[R8DX5]

More attempts to find valuable usage for the ipad.

The iPad goes to college this fall - CNN.com

[LorraineS]

I bought mine a week ago. And to say the least, I was a bit disappointed as it did not do all that I expected.
My advice if you plan on procuring one is to skip it out

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by LorraineS

I bought mine a week ago. And to say the least, I was a bit disappointed as it did not do all that I expected.
My advice if you plan on procuring one is to skip it out

That is understandable. Whenever people who have never seen an iPad see mine, they almost always ask whether it is a laptop or can replace a laptop and I always unequivocally tell them NO. I tell them that I would not give up my MacBook for my iPad and that they really serve two different purposes. I also tell them that if they get one, to understand the limitations otherwise they'll be disappointed.

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

That is understandable. Whenever people who have never seen an iPad see mine, they almost always ask whether it is a laptop or can replace a laptop and I always unequivocally tell them NO. I tell them that I would not give up my MacBook for my iPad and that they really serve two different purposes. I also tell them that if they get one, to understand the limitations otherwise they'll be disappointed.

What do you use each for specifically?

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by Thunder22

What do you use each for specifically?

My iPad is my daily Internet appliance when not at home. It's lighter and more portable than my laptop. I use it to surf and email on WiFi. I am posting this from the iPad. I also use it at home for the same purposes when in front of the TV and i use it for Pandora around the house. (Plugged in to speakers.)

I use my MacBook for anything where I have to type more than my iPad virtual keyboard is comfortable for. Word docs, PowerPoint, really long emails, etc. I can manage photos and use programs like Photoshop and Lightroom. There are too many things the iPad can't do but there are times where the MacBook is too much.

Having said that, the iPad is great for daily running around and the internet/email stuff I need to do. I also use apps along the way. It's only a pound and a half, slim, and has great battery life. For travel, iPad is great because of those features. I used to lug my MacBook but I don't need all the power of it when on holiday because all I need is Internet and email. I can tether to my phone for that or use hotel WiFi.

It's a good little gadget. It could be better and they will be better but for what it does, it does it well.

[SANguru]

Originally Posted by LorraineS

I bought mine a week ago. And to say the least, I was a bit disappointed as it did not do all that I expected.
My advice if you plan on procuring one is to skip it out

And what did you expect it to do??